Okpebholo dissolves public service commissions, asks chairpersons to return properties

Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, has approved the dissolution of all commissions in the state with immediate effect.

In a statement on Tuesday, Umar Ikhilor, secretary to the state government, said the commissions include Edo state Independent Electoral Commission, the civil service commission, Edo state oil and gas producing areas development commission, Edo state forestry commission, the house of assembly service commission, the state audit service commission, and the judicial service commission.

“It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of all Commissions in Edo State Government Public Service with immediate effect,” the statement reads.

“For the purpose of emphasis, the Commissions include the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, the Civil Service Commission, Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission, Edo State Forestry Commission, the House of Assembly Service Commission, the State Audit Service Commission and the Judicial Service Commission.”

Ikhilor said all chairpersons and members of the commissions should hand over government properties in their possession to the most senior public officer in their jurisdictions.

Last month, Okpebholo dissolved the boards of agencies and parastatals.

Fred Itua, chief press secretary to the governor, said political appointees and permanent secretaries from outside the state’s public service were relieved of their appointments.